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San Diego is changing fast, and not all of it is good—or is it? In this video, we break down seven massive projects that will reshape the city, from the long-awaited $3.4 billion airport upgrade to the controversial Seaport Village overhaul and the Midway Rising redevelopment, which could finally bring an NHL or NBA team to town (or just another overpriced concert venue). We also explore Chula Vista's ambitious waterfront transformation, the flashy new Gaylord Pacific Resort, and San Diego's first-ever Top Golf—because nothing says "progress" like drinking and missing golf balls with a view. Plus, the arrival of San Diego's new Major League Soccer team could be a game-changer… if locals actually show up. So, will these projects make San Diego even better, or are we headed for an expensive mess? Let's dive into the madness that is San Diego 2025!

In this episode, Jen sits down with Sid Voorakkara, Port of San Diego Board Commissioner, to discuss the many programs and initiatives shaping the future of San Diego Bay. Sid shares insights into the Port Master Plan update, efforts to balance economic growth with environmental sustainability, and how the Port is leading the way in innovation. He also highlights key projects, such as the blue economy incubator, waterfront redevelopment, and electrification efforts to reduce emissions. This conversation provides a deep dive into the Port's role in fostering community engagement, economic development, and climate-conscious planning.   Timestamps: [2:08] Sid introduces himself and his background as a first-generation American, small business owner, and Port Commissioner. [4:49] The unique governance structure of the Port of San Diego and what makes it different from other ports. [5:56] Sid's background in social determinants of health, business development, and workforce education. [6:06] The economic impact of the Port: $14 billion in San Diego County, $25 billion in Southern California, and $26 billion statewide. [10:01] Exciting initiatives at the Port, including Harbor Drive 2.0, which aims to reduce congestion and improve waterfront access. [10:40] The Port's blue economy incubator and innovative projects like smart buoys and water quality monitoring. [12:02] Electrification efforts, including the introduction of two all-electric cranes and North America's first all-electric tugboat. [13:12] The Port's low-carbon fuel standards and the creation of a wetlands mitigation bank. [13:43] The Port Master Plan update: a 30-year roadmap for balancing development, open space, and environmental preservation. [20:44] The Port's commitment to reducing emissions and fostering a balance between economic growth and environmental responsibility. [24:28] Sid reflects on his motivation to make San Diego a place his son will be proud of in the future. [25:18] Upcoming projects, including Seaport Village revitalization and the opening of the Chula Vista Gaylord Pacific Resort.   About C-3   Even before the California Coastal Commission or Environmental Protection Agency existed, Citizens Coordinate for Century 3 (C-3) was the environmental conscience of San Diego. Since that time, in part due to C-3's leadership in education, advocacy, and empowerment, a plethora of organizations have developed throughout San Diego County. These organizations specifically focus on promoting progressive values in architecture, urban design, land-use governance, natural resource management, sustainable economic development, climate change resilience, and social justice. As the field of allies has grown, C-3's role has evolved to provide a platform that promotes creating civic community.   Opportunities for Advocacy and Engagement: C3sandiego.org Port of San Diego Business for Good  Portside Community Academy  

Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using points and miles (often called travel hacking) and we share how we leverage credit card offers to earn a ton of points/miles so we can afford to travel more with all five of us.Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5Click here to apply for the Chase Sapphire Cards we refer to in this episode - we used these points to book all our Hyatt hotels. And if you've already got one of the Chase Sapphire cards, you'll want to apply for these business cards, linked here. (Yes, you probably can apply for business cards!)In this episode, we're sharing all the behind the scenes from our family road trip from Phoenix to San Diego. If you're planning a family road trip to San Diego, join us as we share our experiences, tips, and must-visit spots for your drive from Phoenix to San Diego.After a quick stop in Yuma on the way for lunch (In 'N Out is where we stop every time), we made our way to Carlsbad, staying at the luxurious Park Hyatt Aviara. It was our first time at a Park Hyatt, and the experience was nothing short of amazing. The hotel's family-friendly atmosphere, stunning pool, and proximity to Legoland made it a perfect stop for our kids. AND we booked this luxury hotel using points, making our stay even more rewarding.Next, our family road trip took us to Oceanside, where we stayed at the charming Seabird Resort. With its Cape Cod vibes and prime location right across from the beach, it has quickly became a family favorite. We'll tell you about the amenities that made our stay special, from free beach gear to a fantastic game room for the kids. Plus, discover some of the best local eateries that made our visit even more memorable.Our final destination on this family road trip was downtown San Diego, where we stayed at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. Despite some hiccups, we found plenty to  enjoy at this location. From its rooftop theater and pickleball courts to its proximity to Seaport Village, there was no shortage of activities for our family.Tune in to hear all about our adventures, including our day at the San Diego County Fair and a special dinner at Wolf in the Woods, where we almost ordered the entire menu thanks to a close friend who is the head chef. We'll also share our honest opinions about each hotel, the pros and cons, and tips for making the most out of your drive from Phoenix to San Diego.Whether you're planning your own family road trip or just love hearing about travel adventures, this episode is packed with valuable insights and entertaining stories. So buckle up and get ready to join us on our drive from Phoenix to San Diego, and discover why this route is perfect for a memorable family road trip.Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @travelpartyof5 for behind-the-scenes videos, hotel tours, and more family travel tips. Thanks for tuning in, and we hope our journey inspires your next family adventure!

This week's Happy Half Hour extra special guest is a longtime friend of San Diego Magazine, Feeding San Diego. If you tune into our channels, this fantastic organization probably doesn't need much of an introduction. And if you're lucky, you would have caught Troy emceeing their gala last month (in a sequin jacket, of course). But for the uninitiated, Feeding San Diego is easily one of the most impressive non-profits in town. We've covered ‌food insecurity before in the magazine's pages. Through our other partnerships with the organization on social media and online, and in this episode, we continue to shed light on one of our region's most dire problems. In partnership with a network of nearly 350 local community organizations, including local charities, schools, faith communities, healthcare providers, and meal sites, Feeding San Diego collects food and financial donations, moves and distributes food to communities who need it, and advocates to end hunger. Feeding America says nearly 300,000 people in San Diego County, including almost 80,000 children, are hungry. Feeding San Diego is Feeding America's only local partner food bank, established in 2007, and beyond just banking and distributing food, it rescues 1.2 million pounds of high-quality, edible surplus food monthly from local grocery stores alone. It also manages around 875 pickups of food donations a week from local retailers and provides food assistance to kids, families, seniors, college students, military families, veterans, and the unhoused via about 300 food distribution sites around San Diego County. “There are many faces of hunger,” says Katie Garret, Feeding San Diego's Director of Supply Chain, who represented the organization on this episode. “It can be your neighbor, a coworker, a kid your child goes to school with, seniors on fixed incomes living in rural towns, military families, and veterans. Hunger can affect anyone.” Garret, who in a past life was once a zookeeper at a zoo in Greece and is an accomplished horseback rider, has been with the organization for over six years and was a shortlisted nominee of the Food Chain Global Youth Champion Award in 2022. She's responsible for figuring out the logistics of all the aforementioned, which is no small task considering the numbers involved. One of the biggest misconceptions about food rescue and re-distribution, Garret says, is that people assume the food collected is expired or somehow lesser quality. “Our goal is to make food as accessible as possible,” she says. “And not just any food, but edible and nutritious food. Want to make sure that what we're providing is really high-quality and good for people to eat.” She adds that the food they collect is merely surplus, meaning it is still perfectly edible and within sell and use-by dates. A good example she gives is supermarket bread: it's baked fresh every day, but not every loaf will sell, and they are required to throw it out at the end of the day. It's still in perfect, fresh condition, of course. But now it's become surplus. That's where Feeding San Diego comes in, to give just one example of what they do and the types of logistics Garret manages. In addition to solving local hunger issues (one can dream), we also talked about local food news. Donut Bar opened its augmented reality donut experience on Columbia Street near the waterfront (and SDM HQ), Anime's Tara Monsod is a finalist for the James Beard Foundation's Best Chef, California award (the first from San Diego to get this far, ever!), and Shorebird Restaurant, which has outposts in Newport Beach, Palm Desert, and Sedona under the WildThyme Restaurant Group umbrella, will open in Seaport Village some time in 2024.

Howdy San Diego! In this episode we get into exploring Oceanside, checking out Seaport Village, and bowling at Disneyland. Two Orange County breweries get the nod on this week's Craft Corner. The Padres make a big signing. And stay tuned for North County's most anticipated new restaurants for 2023. Enjoy!

Today on the Southern California Real Estate Report we talk about the plan to renovate Seaport Village.The next step to get this project off the ground is an environmental review which could take a few years.The project, 1HWY1, has undergone many iterations over the years but support to push the project forward is a good sign for things to come.The hope is the redevelopment of Seaport Village will bring more life into the area. New hotels are being proposed, as well as open space, docks and piers, an observation deck, aquarium, and office and retail space.To find out more follow the link below:https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2022-11-08/3-6b-plan-to-overhaul-seaport-village-surrounding-waterfront-clears-major-hurdle

Today on the Southern California Real Estate Report we talk about the newest hotel project proposed in Seaport Village.Doug Manchester wants to leave a legacy and what a better legacy to leave than a 36-story, 1,150-room hotel.The hotel is planned to be a luxury hotel and the Manchester Group plans to distinguish itself from other hotels because it will have an additional 100,000 square feet of meeting and event space.However financing is an issue and it will be a costly project to finance.See referenced article below:https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2022-10-31/manchester-debuts-plans-for-36-story-bay-view-hotel-on-pacific-gateway-site

Seaport Village might be a step closer to its long-awaited makeover. Last week, the Port of San Diego Commissioners reviewed a new proposal from 1HWY1, which would add hotels, retail space, offices, parks, piers and more. Business reporter Jennifer Van Grove joins me to talk about the project.

We're previewing what you can expect from San Diego Comic-Con 2022! We also discuss how we first found out about the convention, what it's been like attending the last 20+ years and what we're looking forward to from Marvel, DC and the entire event. Also, Adam sits down with Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum to discuss their upcoming podcast, Talkville, where the actors revisit all 217-episodes of Smallville to provide insight and fun tidbits on how the show was made. SDCC Meetup: Friday, July 22 from 5-7 pm at Mike Hess Brewing in Seaport Village: https://goo.gl/maps/z7fJ6B3nL7fAemq19 Watch Talkville with Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum: http://talkvillepodcast.com Subscribe on YouTube • Join Discord • Unlock More Reactions on Patreon • Buy Some Merch Get the Latest Updates on Twitter • Instagram • Facebook Listen to the Podcast on Anchor • Apple Podcast • Spotify • Google Podcast Follow the CzechXicans: Adam Hlavac • Hector Navarro • Agustin Rios --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heroesreforged/support

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I'm not sure how many stages of coping there are, but when Greg Hess told his wife and family they were moving to San Diego to start one of the first “nano breweries” in the country—I'd bet they ran through most, if not all of them. Probably added one or two. Harris' brother, Mike, had the idea in 2010 to go even smaller than a microbrewery. Launched a brewery in an 800 square-foot cubby hole. It may not have sounded like a “sure thing,” but it sure became one. Now Mike Hess Brewing is one of the most recognizable names in local craft beer, with tasting rooms in North Park (the OG, opened in 2013), O.B., Imperial Beach, Seaport Village, and Walnut Creek (where the Hess clan is from). For today's podcast, he joins us under the metallic tower of funfear that is the Emperor, SeaWorld's new roller coaster—the fastest, tallest, and longest plunge coaster in California. To commemorate the unveiling at the tap, Hess Brewing created the Emperor Hazy IPA, which will be served exclusively at the park. A portion of the proceeds for the beer will go to Penguins International to fund their conservation, education, and research efforts for the species. We also talk about the future of Hess, including the deal they signed to revive the iconic location where Alpine Beer Co. was created—a 4,000 square-foot space with a 5,000 square-foot patio. They'll carry on the tradition of having a beer wonderland in the nearby hills of San Diego. In “Hot Plates,” Mabel's Gone Fishing–an oyster and gin shop from the beloved local owners of The Rose natural wine bar—is making its long-awaited debut in North Park soon. L.A.'s famed breakfast tacos joint, Homestate Tacos, is landing in the Freeman Collective in South Oceanside, joining BlackMarket Bakery, Northside Shack, Corner Pizza, and Artifex Brewing. The Freeman project should be a hangout for a long, long while. In Sherman Heights, Cafe X is opened by a mother-daughter duo in the cultural hub that is 1835 Studios—a spot for food trucks, art galleries, community doings. And a while back we did the hunt for the best birria in San Diego, and El Prieto was our personal favorite—a food truck in the parking lot of a muffler shop by the border. Well, they just opened a second spot in Mira Mesa and you should go immediately. For “Two People, Fifty Bucks,” Troy pays homage to a San Diego icon of brunch and points you to the liquid obscenity that is the bloody Mary at Hash House A-Go-Go (pair it with the sage fried chicken with polenta and fried leeks). David recognizes the continuing evolution and betterment of San Diego mainstay, Crazee Burger, and Greg Hess hails the almighty Rocky's Crown Pub. See ya next week.

Baseball is back! The lockout is over… players and owners have reached a deal which means baseball will be played here in San Diego this Summer! But with baseball back in swing, should players be able to have advertising on their uniforms? And what is going on at Seaport Village? It's a massive $3.5 billion dollar, massive undertaking that would include an urban beach, shopping, restaurants, and so much more! We hear from Mayor Todd Gloria who gives us an update on one of the largest proposals in San Diego history.

Today on the Southern California Real Estate Report we talk about a new look for Seaport Village.At a estimated cost of $3.5 Billion the project promise to bring new life to the area with new hotels, shops, restaurants, offices, docks ,a beach and more.The developer is 1HWY1 run by Yehudi Gaffen, along with Jeff Jacobs of the Jacobs family and Jeff Essakow.Find out more about our thoughts on this project in this weeks episode.Article referenced from The Union Tribune Titled Mega plan to replace Seaport Village unveiled.https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/growth-development/story/2022-03-01/mega-project-replacing-seaport-village-central-embarcadero-has-swelled-in-size-and-price

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria launched the “Bridge to Home” program on Monday. It's goal: to speed up the construction of affordable housing. Next, if approved by the legislature the state will give counties money to expand the courts to focus on getting severely mentally ill and chronically addicted people off the streets and into shelters. But some mental health professionals have concerns about how the so-called Care Court would work in the real world. After, Dr. Lamont Jackson will be the next superintendent of the San Diego Unified School District. What challenges will he face as leader of the state's second largest district? Then, a $3.5 billion mega project may soon be replacing the original Seaport Village and Central Embarcadero. And, The Old Globe introduces "El Borracho," a play which explores the realities of a Mexican American family dealing with an alcoholic family member. Finally, a preview of the 11th annual San Diego Arab Film Festival which begins Friday at the Museum of Photographic Arts.

Developer 1HWY1 released a long-awaited plan this week for Seaport San Diego, a sprawling, $3.5 billion project that will reimagine and replace the Seaport Village bayside development.

The iconic Mister A's is being sold (don't worry, it's not going anywhere, and this is a good story). Last week, we talked with Bertrand Hug—the restaurateur of restaurateurs, the don of dining and longtime steward of the rooftop restaurant—about why he chose to sell to his right-hand man. Today on the podcast, we have the man himself, Ryan Thorson. Ryan earned this (and paid for it). The SDSU grad got his first job at Buster's Beach House in Seaport Village, then landed a low-level managers job at Mister A's and just dedicated his life to it. Worked 100-hour weeks at times. He rose through the ranks over 11 years, becoming Director of Operations. He and Hug developed a father-son relationship, and, when Hug decided it was time to let go and focus on his original baby—the world=class French restaurant Mille Fleurs in Rancho Santa Fe—he turned down offers for more money and entrusted Mister A's to his young partner and friend. Ryan tells us the whole story—including how he originally got turned down for the job because Bertrand didn't like his facial scruff—and what he plans to do with the San Diego classic when he takes over in March. He's not going nuts with the design, but he's enlisted top designer Mauricio Courturier, who designed this place. In “Hot Plates,” things get a little wild. Takashi Endo is opening another Menya Ultra Ramen in UTC, and we all give our answer about which is the superior soup: ramen or pho. We talk about Shake Shack opening in Carlsbad and I for sure am going to get driven out of Southern California in a hailstorm of fire because I admit I prefer it to our own better-burger legend (sacrilege). The Pink Lady—La Valencia Hotel–is renovating their famed Mediterranean Room and adding a new patio concept to celebrate its 95th birthday. Temaki Bar is going into Encinitas, a handroll place from Clique Hospitality (Lionfish, Serea, Joya Organic Kitchen) and sustainable seafood chef, JoJo Ruiz… And 3R Brewing—a Native American-owned craft beer from the Rincon Reservation—just opened in Ocean Beach. For “Two People, Fifty Bucks,” Troy was reminded how much he loves the vegan food at Cafe Gratitude, especially that butternut squash dip with focaccia. Ryan wastes zero time in declaring his love for everyone's favorite tequila-and-mole hideaway, Cantina Mayahuel. And David checked out the brand new Thai Street Food restaurant in North Park, Kin Len. Thank you for listening! As always, we want to hear from our listeners. Need a restaurant recommendation? Is there a guest you want us to book on the show? Let us know! You can call us at 619-744-0535 and leave a voicemail, or if you're too shy, you can email us at happyhalfhour@sdmag.com. Hope you all enjoy. See ya next week.

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One of the most "be a tourist in your own town" spots in San Diego is Seaport village. If it's been a while, since you've been so much has changed and there's so much to explore! Bonnie from @famdiego is here to make you a Seaport village expert! Let's go ALL IN on Seaport village.

Yehudi “Gaf” Gaffen has been involved in domestic and international construction for over 35 years, working for construction companies, construction managers and real estate developers on projects ranging in value from less than $1 million to billions of dollars. He began his career with Sunroad Enterprises before forming Gafcon Inc. with his wife, Pam, after the two met in their native South Africa. He is partnering with Protea Waterfront Properties on a $1.2 billion project to redevelop the 70-acre Central Embarcadero site that currently includes Seaport Village.

Happy New Year! We took a break from taping during the holidays, and now we’re back and looking forward to 2021. We kicked off our first episode of the year with chef William Bradley of Addison, San Diego’s first restaurant to receive a Michelin star, which it was awarded in 2019. William is a San Diego native, and he's been leading the kitchen at Addison since 2006. He’s been nominated four times for a James Beard Award, won Robb Report’s Culinary Masters, and has served on the council for Bocuse d’Or USA since 2013. Addison is also just one of 87 restaurants in the world to have the Relais & Châteaux designation. To adapt to the current stay-home order, Addison is now offering a takeout program so you can enjoy their fine dining at home. In this episode, we learned that William is from Chula Vista, and that he was a competitive soccer player—as a teen, he even played on a men’s league in Tijuana. He says a lot of people don’t know that before he pursued a career in the culinary arts, his first love was soccer (and he is still an avid fan of the sport). Growing up in Chula Vista, his palate was heavily influenced by the cooking of his Latinx friends and neighbors. When he moved to New York, he didn’t think he would come back to San Diego, but he eventually did to lead the kitchen at Loews Coronado Bay Resort. Addison is unfortunately closed for in-person dining again, so the team decided they needed to pivot to offer takeout (for the first time in the restaurant’s history) to keep their workers and the ecosystem of local businesses that supply the restaurant employed. How can fine dining, which is experiential, translate to takeout? William said they didn’t want to go the route of offering an extensive tasting menu to go, so instead their new program, Addison at Home, is more approachable. The four-course meals, which are available four nights a week, are “what you’d make at home, but we’ll make it for you.” There is also an option to add on wine that is selected by their sommelier, as well as breakfast for the following morning. Last, we talked a lot about the future of fine dining, and William shares what he’s looking forward to in 2021. Listen to find out! In Hot Plates, we discussed the news that Karl Strauss is leaving La Jolla after 25 years because they decided not to renew the lease (two locations remain open for takeout). The owners of Farmers’ Table just opened Smokey and the Brisket, a new barbecue restaurant near Lake Murray; and coming soon to Golden Hill is Kingfisher, a modern Vietnamese restaurant from the owners of Crab Hut. They’re doing monthly pop-up dinners to showcase the new menu, starting January 15 at Crab Hut’s Mira Mesa location. Sam the Cooking Guy is opening a new burger concept soon in Little Italy Food Hall that will be a permanent home for the “Samburgers” that he launched at a ghost kitchen in Seaport Village. In Two People for Takeout, William had two picks for his favorites: Bitchin’ Sauce, a locally made almond-based dip available at Costco and farmers’ markets (he recommends the chipotle flavor), and the Double-Double at In-N-Out Burger. Troy’s pick this week is the OBecian pizza with white sauce at Sisters Pizza in Bankers Hill, and David recommends the family-style crab boil from Louisiana Purchase in North Park. My pick is the birria ramen from The Birria Truck, which has two locations in Chula Vista and City Heights. Thank you for listening and starting the new year with us! As always, we want to hear from our listeners. Do you have a question for Troy? Need a recommendation for takeout? Is there a guest you want us to book on the show? Let us know! You can call us at 619-744-0535 and leave a voicemail, or if you’re too shy, you can email us at happyhalfhour@sdmag.com. See you next week!

If you've ever done a race in San Diego whether it was road, cross country, or track; there is a good chance that Paul Greer was there. His dedication to growing the sport of Running in San Diego is matched by the same determination he used during his competing years going after the Sub 4:00 barrier for the mile. With his wealth of knowledge from training, his coaching with the San Diego Track Club has impacted hundreds of people in the Rockin' 'n' Runnin' program the past 23 years. Link for his most recent Fitness Tips with Seaport Village: https://www.facebook.com/SeaportVillage/videos/681537252493199 Link to San Diego Track Club: https://sandiegotrackclub.org/ If you or someone you know would be interested in being a guest, send an email to mark@markthecoach.net

On this episode of our Scene in San Diego podcast, we talk about a trend that has really picked up steam in our local food scene during the pandemic: ghost kitchens. Ghost kitchens – also known as virtual or cloud kitchens – have grown a lot over the past few months as people change their dining habits to include more takeout and delivery. But, what exactly, is a ghost kitchen? Well, for one, there’s nothing spooky or haunted about this trend. We will break it all down for you.To help us down this path is San Diego-based chef, restaurateur and TV and YouTube personality, Sam “The Cooking Guy” Zien, who has just launched a ghost kitchen of his own. Sam The Cooking Guy’s latest project is located in Seaport Village, and it’s called Eats by Sam. He’s using the ghost kitchen model to get that business up and running, understanding that – at least for now and maybe even for much longer than we ever anticipated – food delivery is king.Zien also chats with us about how he’s running his other two San Diego restaurants – Not Not Tacos and Graze by Sam – in these challenging times.For more content from The Scene, visit this website. For more content from Eater San Diego, click here. And, to read our collaboration content with Eater and The Scene every week, click here.

Welcome back to the Happy Half Hour! Today's guest is Hanna Tesfamichael, chef and owner of Hanna's Gourmet in Normal Heights. Born in Eritrea, Hanna came to San Diego to study food and nutrition at San Diego State University. She worked for a while at Jenny Craig, and then in 2008 she opened her own catering kitchen before opening Hanna’s as a full-service restaurant in 2011. Hanna chatted with us about her unexpected journey from nutrition coach to caterer to restaurant owner. Throughout college, she worked at a catering company and fell in love with it. She was always drawn to the kitchen, and that led her to become a personal chef. But when she started Hanna’s Gourmet, she had no intention to turn it into a restaurant, much less a beloved neighborhood bistro. We then dove into how she began her catering company, which included a three-year journey finding a place to rent. It was no easy endeavor—she and her husband had to build from the ground up. Between 2008 and 2011, Hanna’s functioned as a caterer, but as customers kept asking her to do takeout, she converted the storage area next door into the dining room we know today. Unfortunately, the future of catering looks grim, and we discussed what that might look like for businesses everywhere. Hanna’s Gourmet is one of the many that’ve had to adapt, and they are now offering a weekly menu of small-batch, made-to-order dinners. While some of the favorites stay the same—like the tortellini with pear, Parmesan cream sauce, prosciutto, and their best-seller, the Moroccan chicken—everything else on their global menu changes. Hanna told us that she loves to get her customers involved, having them send in recipes and seeing what they like. You can order through her website, which has all the information. In Hot Plates, North Park is getting some Thai street food. The owner of Mngo Cafe on Convoy is opening Kin Len on 30th Street in the old Berkeley Pizza spot. There's a brand-new Mexican restaurant in Ocean Beach: La Doña OB Cantina opened last Saturday, taking over the spot on Bacon Street where Nati's was for 60 years. The list of new restaurants continues with Seaport Village, which is getting a Malibu Farm restaurant. The restaurant is known as a spot for celebrity sightings, and has expanded to eight locations around the world. It's going to replace Harbor House, which has been on the waterfront for 40 years. But don’t get too excited just yet—you will have to wait a little longer as the restaurant won't open until 2022. In Two People for Takeout / Two People for $50, Troy kept his ramen hunt going strong with Menya Ultra Ramen, one of the most esteemed ramen places in both San Diego and Tokyo. Marie followed up Troy’s journey with her recommendation for quality noodles at Ramen Ryoma in Hillcrest. Hanna couldn’t decide between two, so she chose both: the Azerbaijani-inspired fare from Cafe 21 and the classic Italian appetizers and pastries at Ciccia Osteria in Barrio Logan. David took us on a little trip to the Little Italy Food Hall, where he tried a flatbread from Graze by Sam and Bobboi Natural Gelato’s charcoal-infused vanilla ice cream. Thank you for listening! As always, we want to hear from our listeners. Do you have a question for Troy? Need a recommendation for takeout? Is there a guest you want us to book on the show? Let us know! You can call us at 619-744-0535 and leave a voicemail, or if you’re too shy, you can email us at happyhalfhour@sdmag.com.

Welcome back to the Happy Half Hour! This week’s episode is our first international one, and our special guest is Fernando Perez Castro, the founder of La Lomita Winery and Finca la Carrodilla in Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California’s wine country. Fernando founded the winery in 2009, and it’s the first certified organic winery in the region. La Lomita’s Pagano grenache is on the wine list at the acclaimed The French Laundry. Fernando chatted with us virtually from his home in Ensenada. Every October, the region gears up for the Valle Food and Fest, which was started by chefs Javier Plascencia and Nancy Silverton, and food writer Carolina Carreño. Even though it launched only four years ago, the event has attracted celebrities and other big names in the food and wine industry. It was slated to commence this weekend, but canceled and postponed to 2021 because of the pandemic. Valle de Guadalupe is an emerging wine region. In recent years it’s received a lot of media coverage—Anthony Bourdain called it “Little Tuscany” when he visited—and it’s become increasingly popular with San Diegans and Angelenos. But there have barely been any tourists for months. Crossing the border for nonessential travel is still limited until the end of this month. How is our southern neighbor holding up? Unsurprisingly, Fernando says the valle has been hurting. He closed La Lomita’s tasting rooms, as well as Lunario—the winery’s new restaurant that had just opened last fall—for nearly four months. They managed to keep their employees on payroll, and have since been able to reopen at a limited capacity, but businesses are struggling. Fernando says they miss the regulars from Southern California who appreciate the valle and its vintners. During this episode, we also learned a lot about the ins and outs of exporting wine from the valle to California, that small businesses in Mexico don’t have access to any kind of government assistance, and what qualifies as an organic winery. In Hot Plates, we talked about the revamped Taste of Little Italy event, which starts October 4, and how it’s been tailored for takeout. Sam the Cooking Guy is launching a ghost kitchen, Eats by Sam, in Seaport Village with sandwiches and burgers available for delivery. Cali Dumpling, an LA-based company that delivers frozen handmade Chinese dumplings like wontons and xiao long bao, expanded to San Diego. Last, we want to help spread the word about a fundraiser for San Diego chef Anthony Sinsay: Anthony was diagnosed with cancer and is in need of funds for his medical treatment, because he was laid off from his executive chef position and no longer has health insurance. Please donate if you can. In Two People for Takeout / Two People for $50, Fernando gave us some great recommendations on where to eat around Baja: Via Torél in Valle de Guadalupe, carne asada at El Paisa in Ensenada, and the fish tacos at Tacos Corona in Ensenada, which was recently highlighted in Netflix’s Taco Chronicles. David’s pick this week is the mussels at Original 40 Brewing in North Park. Troy is on a quest to find the best ramen in San Diego, and he liked the ramen with roasted black garlic sauce at Nishiki in Hillcrest. I also had a ramen pick this week—the tantan ramen at Menya Ultra Ramen in Clairemont. Thank you for listening! As always, we want to hear from our listeners. Do you have a question for Troy? Need a recommendation for takeout? Is there a guest you want us to book on the show? Let us know! You can call us at 619-744-0535 and leave a voicemail, or if you’re too shy, you can email us at happyhalfhour@sdmag.com.

Today’s Seaport Stories episode features Jeana Chavez, the fun-loving owner of Seaport Village’s The Something Sweet Shop. Jeana talks about her long time connection to Seaport Village, the creative process of designing her space, and the joys of working with her family to bring her dream to life! Seaport Stories is a recurring feature that takes a look inside the small businesses in and around Seaport Village that make it a vibrant destination for locals and visitors.

Today's Seaport Stories Episode features Pepe Stepensky, owner of San Diego Burger Company and Margarita's Kitchen & Cantina. We walk about his long history in Seaport Village and how his advertising background with no food industry experience set the stage to become the owner of multiple successful restaurants in San Diego. Seaport Stories is a recurring feature that takes a look inside the small businesses in and around Seaport Village that make it a vibrant destination for locals and visitors.

Taking place behind Seaport Village, we touched on many topics. Mental health, nutrition, vaccines and more. Jaimie Nutt loves to paint and enjoys her family life. As a CNA, her experience in mental health comes to the forefront and has much to say on many health issues. Don't be afraid to laugh and be sure the check out Part 2 of this interview. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Seaport Village has always been a unique space to gather and connect with the community, open-air, and the waterfront. As we all take action to adapt to new challenges, we recognize the ways in which disconnecting from the people and places that shape our lives can take a toll on our wellbeing. In the final episode, Dr. Heidi Hanna, a best-selling author and stress expert, shares how to create a healthy relationship with stress and develop healthy brain habits that last!

Seaport Village has always been a unique space to gather and connect with the community, open-air, and the waterfront. As we all take action to adapt to new challenges, we recognize the ways in which disconnecting from the people and places that shape our lives can take a toll on our wellbeing. Today, we speak with Dr. Simone Ressner, yoga instructor, doctor of Chinese medicine, and founder of Source Empowered Wellness Center in Pacific Beach.

Annie & Chris Glenn own 4 stores in Seaport Village and on today's episode of Seaport Stories, we're here with the eternal optimist Annie Glenn to talk about Urban Girl Accessories. We'll explore how this store came to be and how she's been able to stay positive and profitable during this time. Seaport Stories is a recurring feature that takes a look inside the small businesses in and around Seaport Village that make it a vibrant destination for locals and visitors.

Seaport Village has always been a unique space to gather and connect with the community, open-air, and the waterfront. As we all take action to adapt to new challenges, we recognize how disconnecting from the people and places that shape our lives can take a toll on our wellbeing. Today, we speak with Steffi Seefeld, the creator of Connection University - an organization that serves to shift cultures from individuality to belonging.

On today's episode of Seaport Stories, we meet Tina Belinsky, owner of the Village Hat Shop, where she talks about how she got into the hat industry and joys and challenges of owning one of the longest standing businesses at Seaport Village. Seaport Stories is a recurring feature that takes a look inside the small businesses in and around Seaport Village that make it a vibrant destination for locals and visitors.

Seaport Village has always been a unique space to gather and connect with the community, open-air, and the waterfront. As we all take action to adapt to new challenges, we recognize the ways in which disconnecting from the people and places that shape our lives can take a toll on our wellbeing. Today, we speak with Doreen Dodgen-Magee, an award-winning author, speaker, & psychologist about how technology affects our brains, bodies, relationships, and the development of our sense of self.

Find out where skateboarders like to eat at their favorite eateries before or after shredding on their skateboards. We take you on a journey with them, talking & skateboarding...... In the twelfth episode of Roast Beef with Shuriken Shannon shredding at some spots at Downtown San Diego & went to Shuriken's favorite restaurant "San Diego Burger Co" at Seaport Village in San Diego, Ca Host & Produce by Carl Carpentier Film & Edit by Aaron Lopez Watch the Full-Length videos of the episodes at TSM Media Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS7JnCnk5vzrBH6QqEJiVOg TSM Channel on e360tv: https://e360tv.com/true-sk8board-mag-exp/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/true-skateboard-mag/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/true-skateboard-mag/support

Jessica Ling Findley is a multi-media artist, teacher, and designer. In this episode, host Adam Greenfield talks with Jessica about her work, including the Ocean Optimism installation at Seaport Village in February 2020. Jessica also introduces the "Braving the High Seas" Podcast series, where scientists and kids talk about climate change. Jessica Findley: ww.jessicalingfindley.com For more information visit www.seaportvillage.com/oceanoptimism

This week’s very special guest is Brendan Watters, the new CEO of Ballast Point and co-founder of Kings and Convicts Brewing Co. Kings and Convicts is the small brewery from the Chicago area that just purchased Ballast Point last month from Constellation Brands. Ballast Point shook the craft beer world when they sold to Constellation Brands for $1 billion over four years ago. We got to know Brendan during this interview and learn more about his background—he started Kings and Convicts in 2015 after having a longtime career in the hotel industry. He was CEO of a hotel firm that he sold to Red Lion for $8 million, and he has an MBA from the London Business School. Brendan jokes that he is the “convict” in “Kings and Convicts” because of his Australian roots, and says his business partner, Christopher Bradley, is the “king” because of his British heritage. Brendand has been visiting San Diego regularly for the past 20 years, and says he is working on fully relocating to San Diego. During the rest of the interview, Brendan gives us the details as to how he acquired the famous San Diego craft beer brand. For Two People, $50, Brendan chose Pizza Port. David chose Thai Joint on Adams because their warm larb salad is superb. Troy chose TJ Birrieria—one of the stops on his journey to find the best birria in San Diego. In Hot Plates, Chef Angelo Sosa gave Troy, and us, the exclusive news that he's leaving Death by Tequila to pursue a new project in San Diego. Sam the Cooking Guy is opening a two-story restaurant in Seaport Village called Graze by Sam the Cooking Guy. San Telmo Argentine Cafe (which made our Best Restaurants list in 2018) closed its location on Seventh and Broadway, but their catering business will remain open. This week’s Hot Topic is about how an Australian news site is saying that charcuterie boards are over, and declared that French fry boards will be the entertaining trend of 2020. Charcuterie boards have been all over Instagram and in food magazines this past holiday season, including in the November Food Lovers’ Guide of San Diego Magazine. So, what does our Australian guest have to say about this? We want to hear from our listeners! Do you have a question for Troy about what it's like to be a restaurant critic? Need a restaurant recommendation? Is there a guest you want us to book on the show? Let us know! You can call us at 619-744-0535 and leave a voicemail, or if you're too shy, you can email us at happyhalfhour@sdmag.com.

Mike & Linda McWilliams, owners of San Pasqual Winery, to discuss the history and growth of San Pasqual, the various wines and tasting events that they have, and their planned expansion at their Seaport Village location. Seaport Stories is a monthly feature that takes a look inside the small businesses in and around Seaport Village that make it a vibrant destination. San Pasqual: http://www.sanpasqualwinery.com/ For more information visit www.seaportvillage.com/podcast

Max Daily, a San Diego based visual and performance artist, discusses his background and approach to art and the evolution of his award-winning installation, Oslo Sardine Bar, now on display at Seaport Village. Max Daily: https://www.instagram.com/mrdaily/ https://www.instagram.com/oslosardinebar/ Band: http://www.torirozeandthehotmess.com/ For more information visit www.seaportvillage.com/podcast  

James Dahlberg, General Manager of Harbor House, discusses the history of the restaurant, how Seaport Village has grown over the years, and what he envisions Seaport Village to be in the years to come. Seaport Stories is a monthly feature that takes a look inside the small businesses in and around Seaport Village that make it a vibrant destination for locals and visitors. Harbor House www.harborhousesd.com www.facebook.com/HarborHouseSD/ For more information visit seaportvillage.com/podcast

Ron Troyano, Director of Activation at SLP Urban Planning, talks about the role of community partnerships in shaping the future of Seaport Village. Seaport Sessions will premiere soon. Subscribe to Seaport Sessions on Apple Podcasts for the latest updates. The Seaport Sessions Podcast is produced in partnership with Seaport Village and the Port of San Diego. For more information visit www.seaportvillage.com/podcast

Lucy Contreras of the Port of San Diego talks about the Port of San Diego’s efforts to reinvigorate the property through ongoing investment in site enhancements and activations. Seaport Sessions will premiere soon. Subscribe to Seaport Sessions on Apple Podcasts for the latest updates. The Seaport Sessions Podcast is produced in partnership with Seaport Village and the Port of San Diego. For more information visit www.seaportvillage.com/podcast

Stacey Pennington, President & Founder of SLP Urban Planning, talks about the role of tactical urbanism and placemaking in shaping the future of Seaport Village. Seaport Sessions will premiere soon. Subscribe to Seaport Sessions on Apple Podcasts for the latest updates. The Seaport Sessions Podcast is produced in partnership with Seaport Village and the Port of San Diego. For more information visit www.seaportvillage.com/podcast

Scott Andrews, the Marketing Director at Seaport Village, talks about the challenge of reshaping the well-known waterfront destination and previews some of the upcoming events at Seaport Village. Seaport Sessions will premiere soon. Subscribe to Seaport Sessions on Apple Podcasts for the latest updates. The Seaport Sessions Podcast is produced in partnership with Seaport Village and the Port of San Diego. For more information visit www.seaportvillage.com/podcast

Andy and Cyle went on a weekend full of adventures, starting with heavy metal karaoke on Friday while simultaneously Viktor was exploring every Spirit Holloween shop in the city. Cyle and Andy bummed around downtown San Diego for about eight hours and recount the expedition full of sex toys, metal heads that sell pizza and avoiding every shop Viktor recommends in Seaport Village. Welcome back to Sometimes I Hate You! Back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=13412444 Cashback https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PKG8TM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_A6oIDb6YSPYX1

San Diegans would be forgiven, perhaps even applauded, for avoiding Seaport Village. Aside from the view, the 38 year-old waterfront property's best pitch to consumers involves chain restaurants and trinket shops, seemingly only securing the approbation of cruise ship patrons and out-of-towners. However, a grandiose plan to turn the prime real estate into a world-class destination lauded by locals and foreigners alike is currently underway. Called Seaport San Diego, the $1.6 billion project, backed in part by San Diego's famed Jacobs family, was selected by the Port of San Diego in November 2016 to redevelop 70 acres — 39 land acres and 31 water acres — and is still in the beginning stages. http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/growth-development/sd-fi-seaport-sandiego-20181104-story.html

Bravo! You've found the audio version of the Talkin' Con A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego podcast, the YouTube show broadcasting live every Sunday in which your host Leonard Sultana brings together a cracking bunch of people to talk about the amazing events at which we embrace the fandoms we love. This is season 6 episode 4 and this week, we're very lucky to get the chance to speak to Jeff Annison, co-creator and co-director of LEGION M, the exciting community-funded film company behind such movies as COLOSSAL, BAD SAMARITAN and the upcoming horror thriller MANDY, starring Nicolas Cage and Andrea Riceborough. The way Legion M gets these films made is entirely with the support of its fans, giving ownership back to the thousands of investors - to showcase this innovative approach, Legion M presented at San Diego Comic Con 2018 in an off-site based at Seaport Village. We talk to Jeff about how that went and what attending such conventions means to Legion M's relationship with its fans and supporters. We also get a brief boots-on-the-ground report from Long Beach Comic Con from our correspondant Dan Berry, along with the latest updates from the world of comic cons. Enjoy. If you do enjoy this hangout and want to hear more, you can support us by visiting our Patreon page - please head to patreon.com/EnglishmanSDCC to find out more. Intro music: 'Punky', bensound.com

Here's a new Episode of the Paul Gough Physio Rooms show... …this one is filmed on location at Seaport Village, “San Diego”. In it, I talk openly about the primary reason for the Marketing activity that I do at my clinic. While everyone is talking about using Facebook or Google to “get new patients” and then is left wondering why it doesn't work, or blaming the company responsible for setting it up - I have a completely different reason for running my ads. Want to know what it is? Find out here on this weeks episode of the Paul Gough Physio Rooms show. You can also head over to my Youtube channel and watch the shows here: https://youtu.be/h2lcCrnMC24 - and when you do, hit subscribe to be the first to know when a new episode of the show is released.

Show Notes: In this episode, Chris and Becca interview Jodi Vaughn, a bestselling paranormal author and Somewhere, TX novelist. Jodi is a finalist for the RWA National Reader's Choice Award and she shares her tips about how to get maximum benefits from attending RWA#16 in San Diego. Becca and Chris share their conference tips, give a preview of some of the premier events, and give eating and exploring tips for the San Diego area. Highlights include: Becca and Chris talk about keeping up on conference events via social media using the conference hashtag on Facebook and Twitter: #RWA16 What's the first thing to do when you get to the conference headquarters? Your invite to meet Chris at the trade show on Friday Don't miss the Wednesday night Literacy Signing Tips for first-timers Wardrobe do's and do not's Local tips for eating and shopping Links: Click here for the Erin Knightley YouTube video on how to pack for the conference without having to check a bag RWA Conference Website and events schedule Links to the Uber phone app here (Apple)  (Android) San Diego Trolley tours Info on the San Diego zoo The Headquarters shops and eateries--right across the street from the conference hotel. Chris says don't miss Puesto or Seasons 52 Seaport Village shops on the ocean Chris' seafood restaurant recommendation by the Midway: The Fish Market Jodi's website: http://jodivaughn.com/ Jodi's author Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/www.jodivaughn We'll see you in San Diego and don't forget to use the #RWA16 hashtag!    

With its moderate climate and wealth of activities, San Diego is the perfect family vacation destination. We are chatting with Mary Solio from The World is a Book, who lives in Southern California, about LegoLand, the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, and Coronado Bay. Best of all, she shares tips on finding the best tacos and how to get your kids in free to popular attractions. ON THE PODCAST :45 Welcome and weekly catch up 3:23 Kim and Tamara talk about past trips to San Diego 5:30 Welcome Mary Solio from The World is a Book 9:00 Ideal itinerary for visiting San Diego 9:55 Balboa Park 10:25 Sea World, San Diego Zoo or the Safari Park 11:00 Day 2: Beach hopping 13:02 LegoLand 15:32 Cabrillo National Monument 16:26 Where to Stay 18:20 Tips for visiting the Zoo 19:20 Kids Free Month 21:08 Disneyland 22:25 Must try foods 24:18 Where to take a family photo 25:00 Favorite travel gear 26:55 Tip of the week -- finding good deals About Mary Solio from The World is a Book Mary lives in San Diego, California with her husband and two kids, who are 13 and 10. She was born in the Philippines, grew up in the U.S. territory of Guam, and believes all those years of island fever ignited her serious case of wanderlust. She currently works full time as a database developer and computer programmer. She writes about the family’s travels along with tips and guides on her blog, The World Is a Book. She is also a family travel writer for Hilton Hotels and Resorts' Hilton Mom Voyage site. The family loves cruises, castles, National Parks, and museums, from art to quirky. You can follow her family's travels on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. Five Days in San Diego If you are in Southern California, it is easy to visit San Diego for a weekend or a day trip. But if you are coming from further away, Mary recommends at least a five to seven day stay. Start with a two-hour bay cruise to see seals and the city skyline and then vary your itinerary between theme parks and other attractions. After the bay cruise, head over to Balboa Park to visit some of their 15 museums, gardens and Spanish architecture. On the second day, pick either Sea World, the San Diego Zoo or the Safari Park. The Safari Park has a lot of open area and is different than a typical zoo. For day three, go beach hopping or kayaking. One of Mary's favorite beaches is the Coronado Beach near the hotel. She also likes LaJolla Shores to see the sea lions and to kayak near LaJolla Cove. The next day, visit Legoland. If you are there from March through May there is a flower field on the hillside that is beautiful. If your family really loves Legos, a stay at Legoland Hotel seems like a special treat. They have four different types of theme rooms, including a new Lego Friends room. For the last day, visit the tide pools at Cabrillo National Monument. Just check online first to find out when the tide is low. There are also other historical attractions at the Cabrillo National Monument. Tips for Visiting San Diego Family friendly hotels are in the Mission Valley area. The Manchester Grand Hyatt near Seaport Village downtown is also a good pick for families. There are other new hotels opening in Liberty Station and a new public market is coming to that area also. When visiting the zoo, start with a half-hour guided bus tour and then take the tram all the way to the back and work your way to the front. Visit during October when kids get into many attractions for free. Must Try Foods You simply must have authentic Mexican food, especially carne asada and fish tacos, or the carne asada burrito with carne asada, cheese and fries rolled into a burrito. There are many taco stands throughout San Diego but Mary recommends anywhere with a "bertos" in it -- like Umbertos -- or Tacos al Gordo with a spiced pork taco. She also loves the desserts at Extraordinary Desserts downtown. Best Place to Take a Family Photo There are many scenic spots in San Diego but Mary's recommendation for a family photo is on the beach at Coronado Bay, with the iconic hotel behind you. Favorite Travel Gear Mary loves traveling in convertible pants from Columbia and Converse without laces to get through security quickly. Tip of the Week CityPass and GoCard are both available for San Diego, providing substantial discounts if you want to visit many attractions. Another tip when visiting a different city is to check their local Groupon and Living Social listings for deals on restaurants and attractions. Mentioned in the Podcast 50 Things to do in San Diego Balboa Park Legoland Cabrillo National Monument San Diego Bay Cruise Is CityPass or GoCard San Francisco Worth It?

One of San Diego Bay’s most popular attractions – Seaport Village – is also helping the Port of San Diego in its mission to be an environmental steward. Seaport Village, located at 849 W. Harbor Drive, is a 14-acre bayside shopping, dining and entertainment complex. It features more than 70 shops, casual eateries, and waterfront restaurants and is a participant in the port’s Green Business Challenge. The Green Business Challenge – the first of its kind on the West Coast – promotes business practices that reduce energy consumption, water use waste as well as to prevent pollution. Learn More: j.mp/r6QjVR

San Diego is celebrating the migration of thousands of California gray whales during its second annual Big Bay Whale Days, throughout the month of January.Just a few miles off the coast, tour providers are offering glimpses of the whales as they travel from the Bering Sea, past San Diego to the warm waters off Baja, California.The highlight of the month-long event will be the Whale Festival on January 23, 2010. There are great discounts and deals for your entire family to take advantage of.

The Port of San Diego is adding a whole new meaning to "going green" this holiday season. The first-ever Green Port holiday tree is brightly shining at Seaport Village. The Port partnered with SDG&E and Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institute to set an example of environmental sustainability during the holidays.The tree features LED lights and ornaments and wreaths made of recycled household items.

Something wild is coming to San Diego's Seaport Village. The 2009 Busker Festival is a thrill for the senses and the public is invited to take part in the fun Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19. Buskers are professional street performers who perform for tips. This year's event features 10 different performers that will be entertaining crowds of all ages for two days, from noon until 5 p.m. There will also be a new event, Buskers After Dark, on Saturday night from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.Read more: http://bit.ly/3tD647

Day 12 of the Dreams Unlimited Travel Video Trivia Challenge from San Diego. The Embarcadero is considered a must-see among San Diego’s attractions. It runs along the San Diego harbor and is where you will find the world’s oldest active ship, the Star of India, which was built in 1863. The Embarcadero Marina is a terrific place for leisure and contains restaurants, fish markets, and is a quarter mile long boardwalk that connects to the Seaport Village shopping and dining complex.